In 2002 Future Black Men of America, Inc. (FBMA) was born in the mind of its founder Antoine Medley.
"The young black boys of today need the help of black men in society. It is up to us and no one else."
-Antoine Medley
The organization was formally organized and incorporated as a non-profit organization
in February of 2004 in the state of North Carolina. The organization
also received its 501(c)3 Tax Exemption Status from the IRS in
2004.
FBMA, truly believes that young black boys need to be exposed to positive African American male role models,
and positive experiences. The organization believes that black boys need to know
that with hard work, sacrifice, and faith they can achieve anything.
FBMA provides a variety of
programs to positively alter the futures of our African American boys. Currently there are
many organizations that provide similar programs but no one organization can reach all of the
young males in need and for this reason FBMA was born.
The National Organization organizes and provides college tours, community
activities, and mentoring for our young black men. The current education gap between young
African American boys and other
races is quickly widening therefore all of the FBMA programs are all geared towards closing
that gap. The National Organization is currently accepting applications for the creation of new chapters
around the United States. Currently there are chapters pending in Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.
The organization is only as strong as its members. Members are needed to provide and plan our
programs. African American men are needed.
"We are inevitably our brothers' keepers because we are our brothers' brother. Whatever affects
one directly affects all indirectly." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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